Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china

HS v2022 Code: 6911

About tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china

HS code 6911 covers a wide range of porcelain and china products used in households and for personal care. This industry plays a vital role in the global consumer goods market, providing essential items for daily life. Tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles made of porcelain or china are in high demand worldwide, reflecting the enduring popularity and utility of these durable, attractive materials.

Production process

The production of 6911 items typically involves a multi-step process. Raw materials such as kaolin, feldspar, and quartz are combined and fired at high temperatures to create the porcelain or china base. The shaped pieces are then decorated, glazed, and fired again to achieve the desired finish. Advanced techniques like slip casting, jiggering, and isostatic pressing may be employed to ensure consistent quality and precision.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 6911 industry include the mineral raw materials mentioned above, as well as specialized equipment like kilns, molds, and decorating tools. Skilled labor is also a crucial input, as the production of high-quality porcelain and china goods requires significant technical expertise. Energy sources like natural gas or electricity are needed to power the firing and glazing processes.

Production outputs

The 6911 industry produces a wide range of tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles, such as plates, cups, bowls, serving dishes, and vases. These outputs are often consumed by 4419 Furniture; other articles of wood and 6912 Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, as well as by individual consumers through retail channels.

Family tree for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/69'>69: Ceramic products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6911'>6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6901'>6901: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6902'>6902: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6903'>6903: Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6904'>6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6905'>6905: Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6906'>6906: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6907'>6907: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6909'>6909: Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar used in the conveyance or packing of goods</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6910'>6910: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6912'>6912: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6913'>6913: Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6914'>6914: Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in chapter 69</a>"]

    B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/691110'>691110: Tableware and kitchenware; of porcelain or china</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/691190'>691190: Household and toilet articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china</a>"]


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